Pls nairalanders , I am supposed to study computer science but now I am been offered to choose btw physics or statistics.. Pls which one should i go for. Pls i need ur advice pls wit reasons.

jswags: Pls nairalanders , I am supposed to study computer science but now I am been offered to choose btw physics or statistics.. Pls which one should i go for. Pls i need ur advice pls wit reasons.

Any of them is good. They are all related to computer science. You can do a masters in computer science after earning a Bsc in either physics or statistics. Studying statistics gives u the opportunity to work with application packages needed for statistical computing and data base applications. Physics on the other hand gives u the opportunity to learn about the electrical/electronic aspects of computers.

Thank u ismail.more pls

its easy to make a first class in statistics than physics.staistics gives u a variety of opportunities in Nigeria.on a side note if u must go 4 these courses, u must be prepared to work the extreme(come out with a high G.P) to get a breakthrough in naija labour market.i was not told this during my time.Dont want u to take d same route

Study what you want to study. Take JAMB again and study Computer Science. Life is too short to waste on distractions.

study CRK

Seun: Study what you want to study. Take JAMB again and study Computer Science. Life is too short to waste on distractions.

seun where do i click on to dislike this your advice?

PHYSICS IS VERY TOUGH BUT HAS A LOT OF PROSPECTS COMPARE TO STATISTICS,IF YOU ARE NOT A BOOKWORM NEVER GO NEAR PHYSICS BUT IF YOU KNOW YOU CAN NOT DENY YOURSELF OF SCHOOL "EFISY" I WILL RECOMMEND STATISTICS FOR YOU

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forget stats

Seun: Study what you want to study. Take JAMB again and study Computer Science. Life is too short to waste on distractions.

Do you know anything about Nigeria and its higher institutions at all?

OP i no dey that line but i know statistics is more related to computer science and given that my one time physics lecturer was very wicked,i say go for statistics,good luck

Well, of the two, Statistics is closer to Computer Science and more useful generally in life. But you should study Computer Science.

jswags: btw physics or statistics.. Pls which one should i go for. Pls i need ur advice pls wit reasons.

I advise you go for Statistics, which has a wider application than Physics. In Nigeria, Physics has a very limited application. Statictics is a very important stuff for any organisation, and is a veritable tool of planning. The place of Physicists is usually the classroom, at least in our country.

Meanwhile, you can buy another UTME form.

ifihearam: study CRK

u nor well o...
Lol
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@op,statictic is more marketable and less complicated than physics in my own opinion..
Don't take that Seun's advice o...
Time waits for no one..
Like someone rightly said,you can do a masters in computer science after your first degree if you so wish.
Cheers!

Seun: Well, of the two, Statistics is closer to Computer Science and more useful generally in life. But you should study Computer Science.

Which part of the he wasn't offered computer science don't you understand?

To the original poster:

1) At which university?
2) What's your estimate of your intelligence and ability to reason?
3) What ambition do you have for the quality/grade of your first degree?
4) What're your plans after your first degree?

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charlsecy4:



Meanwhile, you can buy another UTME form.

OP i take God beg you,the above is not an option for now,stick with statistics, if you so want computer science,you can study that in your masters or even do it as a 2nd degree sef but for now,don't waste one year waiting for Jamb.

This country no good for that kind play abeg.

OP, Kindly go for Statistics, cos it has a lot to offer you, even after school. Compare to what Physics has in stock for you in NIGERIA...

Seun: Study what you want to study. Take JAMB again and study Computer Science. Life is too short to waste on distractions.

best advice.
Except @op isnt sure of Jamb next year.
As for me, i'll fail statistics any time any day.
Its a frustrated branch of mathematics.
Its not related to computer science as people imagine.
Go for physics, its a road less taken.
Simple and direct calculations.
Then after ur first year retake jamb and go for computer if u can.

Study criminology

jswags: Pls nairalanders , I am supposed to study computer science but now I am been offered to choose btw physics or statistics.. Pls which one should i go for. Pls i need ur advice pls wit reasons.

I would suggest you go for stat.

Stat is kind of related to computer science. I myself I'm a computer science student, and in my 2nd year, we had some joint csc lectures with stat dept. Your data base management in csc is 75% stat.

So there's nothing to worry about just accept stat.

Physics on the other hand is related to engineering. You have courses like engin drawing, solar physics, nuclear physics, and many more.

So if you're mathematically weak, believe me, you won't survive in physics

Just weight yourself accdemically and I trust you would make the right choice.

Good luck.

Nimshi: To the original poster:

1) At which university?
2) What's your estimate of your intelligence and ability to reason?
3) What ambition do you have for the quality/grade of your first degree?
4) What're your plans after your first degree?

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Answer this questions and your good!

moderatorr:
best advice.
Except @op isnt sure of Jamb next year.

I guess you don't know what it means to waste another year waiting for JAMB. Life is what happen to you on your way to where you are going...

@OP: Just be flexible enough in your decisions. There's no crime being in Statistic Student. Besides, it has a lot to offer you, and you can always come back and have your Masters in Computer(Information Technology).

PLEASE FOLLOW YOUR HEART.

@ POSTER, i am final year student of statistics at the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, if i will advice you as my own brother, i will tell you to accept statistics because computer science students in NIgeria do a lot of statistics throughout their study. Also you will take computer science courses also wich are compulsory just as in mathematics also. so physics is in no way related to computer science at all. Imagine i stop taking physics at 1st semester 200 Level except 1 UNIT physics course that i did in 300 level. In conclusion, just forego physics and embrace statistics. Nigeria dont have enough qualified computer science lecturer. Ask any question, i will answer you..

Take Seun's advice and study "what you want to study" NOT what the university has offered you, except you convince yourself that was the university has offered you is what you want to study.

OR

Don't study anything at the moment, let the frustration kick in, then you'll KNOW what you want to study. hehe


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jswags: Pls nairalanders , I am supposed to study computer science but now I am been offered to choose btw physics or statistics.. Pls which one should i go for. Pls i need ur advice pls wit reasons.

My dear, Physics is it! However, if you are not strong in maths, please do not go near physics as mathematics is the language of physics and as such you will be frustrated in physics if you are poor in maths. Physics offers more opportunities than statistics. I studied physics myself and I am very happy I did.

freecocoa: Which part of the he wasn't offered computer science don't you understand?

What part of take JAMB again don't you understand? People should always study precisely what they want to study. Life is too short.

moderatorr:
best advice.
Except @op isnt sure of Jamb next year.
As for me, i'll fail statistics any time any day.
Its a frustrated branch of mathematics.
Its not related to computer science as people imagine.
Go for physics, its a road less taken.
Simple and direct calculations.
Then after ur first year retake jamb and go for computer if u can.

Your not liking statistics or failing statistics does not mean that it is not related to computer science. Have u ever heard of computational statistics before? What about statistical computing? I'm sure if u knew their meanings u would not have posted what u posted here. For ur info most statisticians are good database administrators, while others are good in writing statistical algorithm and software development, apart from using statistical software packages to analyze complex data.

Thank u all for ur advice, I appreciate every bit of ur contributions.tnx alot.

Seun: What part of take JAMB again don't you understand? People should always study precisely what they want to study. Life is too short.

Seriously,this is Nigeria seun incase you are forgeting.

True that people should study what they want but grab every good opportunity to forge ahead,i tell ya,he can study statistics and study computer science as masters or even a 2nd degree.

Its like you don't know how jamb frustrates people abi? Elewa you are chopping money that's why you don forget how tough the system of naija is

freecocoa: Which part of the he wasn't offered computer science don't you understand?

Seun: What part of take JAMB again don't you understand?.

I don't understand these sentences